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The 21-Day Dad's Challenge: Three Weeks to a Better Relationship with Your Kids
What’s keeping you from a better relationship with your child? It’s not that you don’t want to spend more time together, have more fun, and pass along more God-honoring values. But life gets in the way, and before you know it you’re waving good-bye to a son or daughter and wishing you could try that fathering thing again.
The 21-Day Dad’s Challenge features a simple, practical tip for each day of the next three weeks―along with a quick, easy way to try it out. Not enough to weigh you down; just enough to make a difference.
You’ll be challenged by the Tony Dungy, Josh McDowell, Randy Alcorn, Carey Casey, Jim Daly, and more.
No matter what your child’s age, make each day count with in-person loving, coaching, and modeling―starting with the next 21!
The 21-Day Dad’s Challenge features a simple, practical tip for each day of the next three weeks―along with a quick, easy way to try it out. Not enough to weigh you down; just enough to make a difference.
You’ll be challenged by the Tony Dungy, Josh McDowell, Randy Alcorn, Carey Casey, Jim Daly, and more.
No matter what your child’s age, make each day count with in-person loving, coaching, and modeling―starting with the next 21!
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192 pages, Paperback
First published September 23, 2011
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November 9, 2011
I’m still relatively new to the whole father game. Our little one just crossed the 18-month threshold and I’ve only just come to appreciate that I’m not yet the kind of father I want him to have. I realize that I need to intentionally strive to become the father I want to be.
These thoughts were swimming in the back of my mind as I sat down with “The 21-Day Dad’s Challenge.” What I wasn’t thinking about was who wrote it. Discovering that Carey Casey was both the editor and a contributing writer was a joy. (It was also a delight to see that his son Marcellus authored a chapter as well.)
I was excited about this discovery for a couple of reasons. First, I worked with Carey, his wife and their daughters over the course of two summers in the National Camp Office of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. As an avid book-lover, it’s hard not to be excited when you pick up a title by someone you know. The second reason is that during my time with FCA, I had the privilege of watching Carey interact with his children during happy and stressful times and his example has long been one I have looked forward to implementing as a father myself.
As far as the book itself, I really enjoyed reading it. Each chapter is a succinct bit of wisdom, transmitted father to father. Each author’s unique perspective and experience as a father underscores the wisdom of their words. Chapters end with a specific challenge to enact and space to detail a plan for how to achieve it.
In a nod to the “always connected” reality of today’s world, QR codes are scattered throughout the book that connect to online content designed to help encourage fathers on their journey. As a father who does not have a smart-phone (mine’s kind of bright, but wouldn’t be close to the top of the class), I appreciate that all of the extra content can be accessed through the web addresses right next to the QR codes.
The 21-Day Dad’s Challenge will push you to become the father you wish you were in a positive, uplifting way. I highly recommend it to all fathers with children of any age.
Disclosure of Material Connection:
I received this book free from Tyndale House Publishers. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC's “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
These thoughts were swimming in the back of my mind as I sat down with “The 21-Day Dad’s Challenge.” What I wasn’t thinking about was who wrote it. Discovering that Carey Casey was both the editor and a contributing writer was a joy. (It was also a delight to see that his son Marcellus authored a chapter as well.)
I was excited about this discovery for a couple of reasons. First, I worked with Carey, his wife and their daughters over the course of two summers in the National Camp Office of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. As an avid book-lover, it’s hard not to be excited when you pick up a title by someone you know. The second reason is that during my time with FCA, I had the privilege of watching Carey interact with his children during happy and stressful times and his example has long been one I have looked forward to implementing as a father myself.
As far as the book itself, I really enjoyed reading it. Each chapter is a succinct bit of wisdom, transmitted father to father. Each author’s unique perspective and experience as a father underscores the wisdom of their words. Chapters end with a specific challenge to enact and space to detail a plan for how to achieve it.
In a nod to the “always connected” reality of today’s world, QR codes are scattered throughout the book that connect to online content designed to help encourage fathers on their journey. As a father who does not have a smart-phone (mine’s kind of bright, but wouldn’t be close to the top of the class), I appreciate that all of the extra content can be accessed through the web addresses right next to the QR codes.
The 21-Day Dad’s Challenge will push you to become the father you wish you were in a positive, uplifting way. I highly recommend it to all fathers with children of any age.
Disclosure of Material Connection:
I received this book free from Tyndale House Publishers. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC's “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
November 17, 2011
The 21-Day Dad's Challenge focuses on how to be the father God has called a man to be. This book is geared toward men as fathers but women will definitely learn how to be the mother her child needs by reading it. Anyone who wants to be a better parent should take this 21 day challenge.
Several people have contributed their thoughts on fathering, by chapter, to this book. Each chapter speaks on a parenting subject and is followed by a challenge relating to the chapter. The reader is asked to write out their own plan to complete the challenge.
The chapters of this book cover many subjects. Some deal with what we say and how we say it to our child. The reader is reminded that the most important thing to give a child is our time. There is a chapter showing us that parents need to live a life that is a model to their child for proper behavior. A few chapters deal with how to use money wisely. This book has a lot of great ideas that don't involve a great expense of money - just your time!
The challenges at the end of the chapter involve simple ideas. One idea is to send your child letters. Another is to go outside and get active by walking or going for a car ride. Some challenges involve encouraging your child by words or helping them discover a hobby, their gifts or career ideas.
The plans to complete the challenge involve what you are actually going to do with what you read and were challenged to do. You write done your own plan of action. For example, if the chapter dealt with encouraging your child, you would write down some encouraging statements for your child and when you plan to use them. The plans cause you to be intentional. Just reading about it may not cause you to follow through. Writing down what you want to do makes it easier to complete the challenge.
From reading this book I learned that The United States has more than 20 million fatherless children. Cracking open the pages of this book won't change that statistic. But reading The 21-Day Dad's Challenge will get you thinking of ways you can be a better parent or even a better friend or neighbor to a fatherless child.
I received a free copy of this book from Tyndale House Publishers for my honest review.
Several people have contributed their thoughts on fathering, by chapter, to this book. Each chapter speaks on a parenting subject and is followed by a challenge relating to the chapter. The reader is asked to write out their own plan to complete the challenge.
The chapters of this book cover many subjects. Some deal with what we say and how we say it to our child. The reader is reminded that the most important thing to give a child is our time. There is a chapter showing us that parents need to live a life that is a model to their child for proper behavior. A few chapters deal with how to use money wisely. This book has a lot of great ideas that don't involve a great expense of money - just your time!
The challenges at the end of the chapter involve simple ideas. One idea is to send your child letters. Another is to go outside and get active by walking or going for a car ride. Some challenges involve encouraging your child by words or helping them discover a hobby, their gifts or career ideas.
The plans to complete the challenge involve what you are actually going to do with what you read and were challenged to do. You write done your own plan of action. For example, if the chapter dealt with encouraging your child, you would write down some encouraging statements for your child and when you plan to use them. The plans cause you to be intentional. Just reading about it may not cause you to follow through. Writing down what you want to do makes it easier to complete the challenge.
From reading this book I learned that The United States has more than 20 million fatherless children. Cracking open the pages of this book won't change that statistic. But reading The 21-Day Dad's Challenge will get you thinking of ways you can be a better parent or even a better friend or neighbor to a fatherless child.
I received a free copy of this book from Tyndale House Publishers for my honest review.
November 16, 2011
This book is in response to the movie Courageous and is a challenge to men to step up to the call of Fatherhood. This is a daunting task in today's society and many men feel over-whelmed and ill-equipped. This book is written with the evidence of the heart of Jesus - in that it is very encouraging and edifying to men who are in the season of Fatherhood. Though it challenges men in areas it also encourages them to continue in the daily work of being a father.
Like mothers, fathers too need the mentorship of older men. This is simply the call in Timothy spelled out. In this book men will find the advice of other father's who have been down the path. They impart their wisdom that has been gleaned from experience and scripture in a way that will empower the father's of today to become great leaders.
Father's you will not be disappointed. Women - encourage your men, but don't nag them. Point out what they are doing right and allow God to show them through this book and other godly men what scripture says they need to work on. If you buy this for your husband be sure to remind him that you are proud to be married to a godly man that would be willing to read a book like this. As a mother - I know I am constantly encouraged by the huge amount of books on the subject of motherhood. I am glad to see this well-written book for men.
Thanks to the publisher for this review copy.
Like mothers, fathers too need the mentorship of older men. This is simply the call in Timothy spelled out. In this book men will find the advice of other father's who have been down the path. They impart their wisdom that has been gleaned from experience and scripture in a way that will empower the father's of today to become great leaders.
Father's you will not be disappointed. Women - encourage your men, but don't nag them. Point out what they are doing right and allow God to show them through this book and other godly men what scripture says they need to work on. If you buy this for your husband be sure to remind him that you are proud to be married to a godly man that would be willing to read a book like this. As a mother - I know I am constantly encouraged by the huge amount of books on the subject of motherhood. I am glad to see this well-written book for men.
Thanks to the publisher for this review copy.
April 15, 2012
I recieved this book free from Goodreads first read program.
It is an excellent three week challenge to help fathers (and mothers since much of what is written applies to both parents) develope a better relationship and a Godly relationship with their kids. Each day's lesson is written by a different author and covers a different topic. At the end of each lesson is a challenge and a section for you to write out your plan in implementing the leasson with your children. I have a 20 year old son who is off at college and a 16 year old daughter who is a Junior in high school. I wish I had an opportunity to read this book when they were younger. Nevertheless the book is still applicable to teenagers and older kids. Invest in your family and take the 21 day challenge.
It is an excellent three week challenge to help fathers (and mothers since much of what is written applies to both parents) develope a better relationship and a Godly relationship with their kids. Each day's lesson is written by a different author and covers a different topic. At the end of each lesson is a challenge and a section for you to write out your plan in implementing the leasson with your children. I have a 20 year old son who is off at college and a 16 year old daughter who is a Junior in high school. I wish I had an opportunity to read this book when they were younger. Nevertheless the book is still applicable to teenagers and older kids. Invest in your family and take the 21 day challenge.
April 7, 2016
First let me say that I'm a mom, not a dad. My husband is currently reading this and enjoying it.
But even though it is supposed to be for dads, I really enjoyed it myself. The author mixes stories and humor with each chapter to make it fun to read. After each chapter is a challenge and a plan. It gives suggestions and ideas on how to implement the topic into your life with your children. There is also symbol you can use with your smart phone to watch a video. If you don't have a smart phone the link to the youtube video is provided.
This is definitely a book that I would recommend to all dads. It's a quick read each day that will change your relationship with your children.
I received this book free of charge from Tyndale in exchange for my honest review.
But even though it is supposed to be for dads, I really enjoyed it myself. The author mixes stories and humor with each chapter to make it fun to read. After each chapter is a challenge and a plan. It gives suggestions and ideas on how to implement the topic into your life with your children. There is also symbol you can use with your smart phone to watch a video. If you don't have a smart phone the link to the youtube video is provided.
This is definitely a book that I would recommend to all dads. It's a quick read each day that will change your relationship with your children.
I received this book free of charge from Tyndale in exchange for my honest review.
January 6, 2012
Obviously written or fathers, but I really enjoyed the parenting advice and tips. There are 21 different challenges extended to better your parenting written by several different authors. Loved the ideas, different viewpoints and experiences of the different fathers. Great read for any parent!
February 18, 2013
Good tips so far. In day 2 of the 21 days.
July 7, 2012
Good, practical ideas for how to connect with your kids and become a better father. Includes articles from a variety of authors.
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